50 Best Bars near Whitestone

“Every time I walk into the bar I am greeted by their kind bartender Dani, and if you are a regular she will get your drink ready just as you sit down. Very calm atmosphere and great place to play some pool. Always enjoy having a drink here!“

“May was amazing to us! She made sure we were well taken care of and made sure we were having a great time. 10/10 place! Will gladly return soon!“

“💯👌 Drinks ✅ Food ✅ Vibe ✅“

“157 Tavern has been a staple in the area for 10 years and is an excellent choice for parties or group gatherings. You can simply provide them with your budget, and they will curate the menu for you, which makes the planning process very convenient.

Regarding the food:

Grilled Spanish Octopus: Highly recommended. The potato pave is delicious, and the octopus is tender with a perfect charred exterior.

Short Rib with Bone Marrow: The meat is very tender and falls apart at the touch of a fork, though I wish the portion of bone marrow was a bit larger.

King Salmon: Quite tender.

Burrata Cheese: Standard/average.

Caramel Flan: Delicious and beautifully presented.

Overall, it is a great spot for a nice dinner.“

“The backyard of the restaurant is great for a summer night out with their open roof. They need to expand the food offerings.“

“Amazing brunch this morning. Excellent and super friendly staff, food was amazing!🙌🏼👍👏“

“Good food and coffee and friendly staff👍👍👍👍👍“

“Beautiful bar and people , I felt at home and am new to the area but enjoy and recommend. I am impressed.“

“The food is amazing! We had the mussels, Brussels sprouts, artichoke hearts, chicken, shepherd’s pie, fish sandwich, and burger. The drinks were wonderful and the ambiance was so much fun. Really had a laugh at the bathroom with all the googly eyes.“

“Delicious food, cooked perfectly! Top notch waitstaff, and wonderful atmosphere! Two thumbs up! Perfect place for a special occasion!“

“We had an absolute blast! If you are looking for a spot with incredible live music and a fantastic vibe, this is it.
The bands were phenomenal, they were absolutely working the room, bringing so much energy, and playing amazing sets. Kept the whole place alive.
The drinks were excellent and expertly made, and we had a lot of fun sharing a bunch of delicious appetizers. It’s the perfect recipe for a great night out in Brooklyn. We will definitely be back for more live music soon!“

“Amazing food! Highly recommended! One of the best food menus in the neighborhood!“

“great place..attention to customers is second to none!“

“As soon as I walk in, I got automatically seated at the bar by the host and Megan, my bartender gave me the menu (dinner and happy hour) with her warming customer service hospitality.

The interior of the bar is so dope with the neon light with television for sports. They also have a DJ booth for music. I will recommend people to check this place and enjoy their time in the scenery!“

“I finally checked out this bar after living here on and off for years. Nice and chill spot. Very cute and dimly lit inside with board games and pinball machines to play which I found extremely unique. The highlight of my night was meeting the bartender, Dee. She was adorable and very sweet. She's very welcoming and accomoodating and extremely friendly.“

“Great food and very friendly staff!“

“Great concept. Drinks were on point, bartender was on top of things. Quick serve cocktails with complexity that would take 10x the time to build from scratch . Small quaint space, an expansion is in smart move in the future.“

“Cool place for Beer! The food is good! I had the cheese curds for appetizer and steak & eggs 🍳 All if it was very good! 👌🏽“

“Unique drinks and sandwiches, great prices“

“High expectations, but not impressed with this visit. Wednesday early dinner , 7/23/25, 5pm.
No issue with availability and service, very attentive.
Chicken dish with sauce ok, but asparagus flimsy and green bean sized while mashed potatoes served ice cream scoop and lacking in flavor.
Long awaited favorite of mine, fish and chips.
Fish better than most in area, still lacking in wow factor while the (chips) were a flimsy mess , no crisp or seasoning.
As to beer, Stella was fine but Blue Moon dark and flat.
Better luck next time.“

“This cozy restaurant has left me with the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious food. It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming.“

“Stopped for a cocktail after a day of museums and dumplings and walking, they were perfect. I loved my mule and the milk punch was great too. We got to try a cucumber cocktail as well, so good. Liz was behind the bar, very attentive and helpful and made a solid cocktail! We’ll have to come back to try the food. Get the mule!“

“I've been to many different private karaoke spots in the city and tried out 233 Star for the first time last night. Great value, great staff, and overall great vibe! Will definitely come back! Excited to see the song selection continue to expand.“

“Great Waterville nice vibes good food“

“Went there to see a show this weekend and was very impressed. For such a small space, it was p handicapped accessible (I’m in a wheelchair). I actually met the owner Stephanie (really lovely) who asked for feedback and I gave her minor notes, but she took them v seriously. Def go see a show here!!!“

“Excellent food, nice selection of snd beer and dessert was outstanding. Will definitely revisit.“

“Wow place was amazing, food was delicious , service was excellent. Place is a must come back to for all occasions. music and dancing is also an extra.“

“Very nice service and selection. I am here 1nce a week or every other week. The Bartender is great and attentive without being overly so. Cheers!!“

“Local hangout with tasty drinks!“

“best spot to host a large group event!
had my birthday party here—the staff handled 40+ people with grace. space was awesome, drinks were great and music was top tier. kiara was organized and on top of managing the space. you guys showed us an amazing time, can’t say enough good things. will be back soon 🫶 much love“

“Went to Double with my girlfriend to watch the Knicks game and had a really fabulous time. The food was great; drinks were very good and the atmosphere was perfect for the game. Loved the New York crowd and the Bartenders treated us really well. Great spot in general for a relaxed date night.“

“Just a great neighborhood pub.“

“Best menu- Delish good and ambience! Had the best time tonight!!!! Been customers for almost nine years and we love our staples💕💕💕“

“It’s such a vibe here! Their happy hour is fire and super affordable. The food is good. And their beef empanadas are a 10/10. The slider and fries were a much bigger portion than I thought it would be so that’s another plus. For a Sunday, I didn’t expect a dj and great music but here they had both!“

“came for trivia night on a Tuesday. Bar staff/the atmosphere was very friendly and chill. Trivia however was painstakingly slow and I could barely hear the host who was not even reading the questions clearly but like rambling about any context she could think of. Every question was insanely niche. Been to tons of trivia nights in nyc and this one was easily the most bizarre. Leaving 5 stars since I don’t want to fault the bar but definitely not coming back on a Tuesday night.“

“did the work, bought the shirt! awesome space!!“

“Amazing place and amazing people :) Was with a big group of friends looking for somewhere to celebrate after a friend’s wedding and this was the perfect spot! Hosts were super accommodating, kind, and fun! Drinks were fantastic as were the momos. Definitely a spot to come back to!“

“Great food great drinks awesome sound.“

“The food is spectacular, of course, but the service is equally spectacular. They are courteous and friendly - Michael went to a great deal of trouble to ensure our order was delivered in time for a "big" birthday. Five stars plus!“

“LOVE this place. I don't come often, but every time I have, I've had a great experience. Chicken fingers are pretty great ?, and bartender Sean (not Shaun or God forbid Shawn ?) is super friendly and makes awesome drinks! I've sat outside, and the service out there is awesome, too! Great vibe, all around. Oh, and the 70's music is outstanding! An extra bonus ? ?“

“Love this place . Nice drinks and beautiful environment . Very cute bartenders. Lindo demais . ❤️😎“

“Love this cozy little bar! The owners are the best! They really made this bar such a friendly good experience! They only take cash venmo or cashapp. The cocktails are refined and delicious. The bar staff is always happy to have a conversation and they really are just the friendliest! Every bartender has a different night so it always feels different. Love LOVE the fun decor! Makes it feel like youre in your rich uncle's home and get to look at all the cool items he's brought back from his travels. Its such a great place to be!“

“Can’t say enough what a beautiful gem this place is. It’s not just a place you go for tea (though the tea is the best I’ve had in a long time), it’s a place you go to read treasured literature, to learn about different cultures, to listen to beautiful music, and to be a part of a welcoming community fostered by the very kind owner. Can’t sing Barzakh’s praises enough, definitely check it out 🫶🏼“

“I visited this venue for the first time to attend the Aphrodesia show, and give it an excellent rating. The show is packed with attention-grabbing acts, and the performers were very passionate about their work. I enjoyed the DJ and his music selection — I created the right nightlife vibes.“

“Had a birthday get together for a friend and it turned out awesome. We ordered croquettes, wings, flatbread, and the steak all of which were delicious. Bartenders were great, very accommodating and on point for a busy night. Would def recommend and come back. Great bar w irish food.“

“This is such a cool spot for a get together with friends in Ridgewood. We went after dinner from Rolos and our bartender provided great explanations and recommendations for our drinks. The drinks were made well, but most importantly this bar has a very cool ambiance, and very much similar to a lounge experience.

I would definitely recommend this spot as a stopover from dinner whether you're out with a small group or on a date.“

“I knew from the moment we walked in I loved this bar! Looking for a rest and drink before our dinner reservations, the low lights, pink motif, mod art and chandeliers had me at mocktail. Great place for a drink, dancing and their specialty - parties. Great Happy hour 6-9 and super cool staff. Did not try any food but the drinks were excellent. If I had a bar it would be Keybar!“

“the vibe at IYKYK was nice... the food delish... drinks on point... varied music including latin beats which to my taste was awesome plus they have hookah (cash only but worth it)... honestly prices were pretty affordable and the service was really nice... our waitress Tiffany was attentive even though her section was busy when we first got there...our food and drinks didn't take long... I went with my cousin and we both had a blast... It was our first time going to IYKYK, and we're def planning on going back 💃🏼“

“The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks and the service. We really loved our experience there while visiting our family in Floral Park.“

“Great bar and food! Excellent service. I accidentally entered and ordered before the bar was officially open (realized the hours later upon a Google search) and the waiter was completely kind and gracious —giving no signs that I had arrived 30 minutes too early. I look forward to returning. Thank you for your hospitality!“